Investment Q&A

Q: The children and I have been debating what a reasonable long-term rate of return is if an investor held a prudently diversified portfolio and was looking at total returns with dividends reinvested, annualized over a period of 20-30 years.

My suggestion was that 10% net of fees would be exceptional and worth every rain dance.


What say you wise sages on this matter?

Thank you

Q: They just announced some new property acquisitions in Toronto and Fredericton. The bought deal for new units would appear dilutive at first glance, yet they say the transaction is immediately accretive. Your comment?

Q: See Photon & Photon RD in court today. Do you have an update on the litigation? Will the outcome impact your current risk assessment?

Q: Could you help me analyse/dissect Brookfield's investment in Terra Form Power and Terra Form Global. The press release indicates a 1.4 billion $ investment by Bam.a and about 500 M $ commitment by BEP.un . Is the Bep.un portion part of the 1.4 Billion or in addition to it? Do the acquired solar and wind assets become part of the BEP.un portfolio complementing their predominately hydro-electric assets?
BAM.a is one of my largest , longest term holdings and I would like to continue to benefit from their expertise. That said, I would like to focus any additional investment on the renewable energy segment so which entity is likely to benefit most directly from this acquisition - recognizing that Bam is a growth vehicle and Bep largely an income one with some growth?
Thank-you

Q: I bot potash about three years ago as part of BTSX strategy but am down 50%. I'm getting tired of looking at it, but what are your thoughts on waiting for the Agrium deal?
Thanks

Q: What can you tell me in regard to this ETF

Q: Neither of my oils are getting any traction of late. Would you attribute this to current dollar weakness or are we still looking at us money leaving Canadian stocks?

Q: Do Canadian stocks get more appealing to foreign investors as our dollar falls? What other factors would weigh in: Canadian and world economy, oil, etc.

Thanks, cathy

Q: vff, village farm.
I have this for a long time, it seems to be moving at last. what is you opinion. Is it a value stock? Is it at a good selling point. Which other company you would put that money, for growth more than for income.

Thank you

Q: What type of backlash should be expected now that is it known that Mettrum has been willingly poisoning their customers with myclobutanil?

Will Canopy face the risk of legal damages?


https://cannabislifenetwork.com/banned-chemical-found-in-mettrum-cannabis-public-not-informed/

Q: What do you think now of Valiant Pharmaceuticals?
It is at its lowest 52 week low. Its market cap is still 5.35 Billion.
Is it recommended for a buy and hold for at least a year?

Q: I have added these 3 companies to my TFSA because I believe they are all capable of a double in the next year. They are not part of your growth portfolio. Can you a) rank their potential, b) general comments on them and c) what would make them eligible for a small position in your growth portfolio? Thanks, love your service and just added the ETF Newsletter to my reading.

Q: SVI is currently at $1.69 on the TSX Venture Exchange. Analysts high target price is $1.70. Current average buy recommendation is 1.25. However, the Parabolic SAR is at 1.74 and falling; MACD (0.04) is at the same level as the Signal and falling; the Histogram is at -0.003 and falling; the Price ROC is at 2.42% and falling; and the RSI is at 60.30 and holding. It made a profit of +0.01 in its last quater' it pays a dividend of 0.592%. Market Cap is $493.286 million. What is meant by a negative Beta (i.e. -0.415242?)
What has been driving the stock up since March of 2016 (i.e. 0.78 cents to $1.69; x2.2 approx.)?
Is this stock worth buying in a pull back?
Many thanks for this.

Q: Do you think there will be a major sell off March 21 in light of the capital gains inclusion rate increase rumours? I believe there were simliar rumours prior to last years budget - was there market reaction?

Q: ENGH reports Q1 on 3/9 after close.What is your opinion.Please give estimated EPS & Rev.Thanks for u usual great services & advices.

Q: Hi team, could you please recommend an alternative to MFC4753, I would prefer an ETF to reduce fees and offer better returns.
Thanks

Q: Big volume yesterday. Any news?? Thx

Q: Hi team, great job as always. I was wondering if you can name some etfs for a diversified portfolio? This portfolio would be aggressive in nature due to our time horizon. Much appreciated.
Seamus

Q: Watched Brent Cook on BNN yesterday and he thinks junior explorers are the place to be in the coming year. I don't have anywhere near the expertise to pick my own and most ETF's and the like focus on producers. Do you know of a closed end fund or ETF that is slanted to the explorers. Thanks

Q: Peter, my partner is interested in investing in companies that do not do animal testing and are in general ethical funds. Can you suggest any ETFs that make this their priority? I found a few UK funds but I was looking for something that may be listed on North American exchanges that we could directly invest in.